Slipping Up

by amy | Mar 16, 2023 | Blessings, Learning, Liberating

How do we turn what feels like a fumble into an upgrade? Reflecting on what happened and naming the learning, unlearning and relearning I got in the experience is worthwhile for me. Here are 3 lessons I’m working on and claiming. Perhaps they resonate with you...

Offering Requests

by amy | Aug 10, 2022 | Liberating, Practice, Self-guiding Tools

Here in the Midwest, you might say we are known for indirect requests. “The knives are getting dull.” “I sure am getting thirsty.” “The kids need a baby-sitter.” Taken at face value, such examples do well to name the problem, but...

Complete Refresh

by amy | Dec 30, 2021 | Beginnings, Growth, Learning, Liberating, Uncategorized

During a recent retreat at a friend’s cabin, the wood fire renewed warmth to our bones after a wintry walk. How might we create that same sweet feeling of renewal here at the end of 2021, such a challenging year? Interestingly, many of us never learned how to...

Make Way

by amy | Oct 22, 2020 | Clearing, Liberating

What’s the #1 thing that gets in the way of creativity? Fear. Of course it’s fear, right? Apprehension takes many forms and uses a myriad of sabotaging tactics to keep you from noticing the cause, assessing its validity and determining whether or not there...

Beware Saboteur

by amy | May 21, 2020 | Growth, Learning, Liberating

Whether you are busy working & adapting in new ways, or spending more time alone, self-care seems more important than ever these days. But beware! Shifting to what is best for your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being can trigger that pesky inner...

Beyond Excuses

by amy | Feb 20, 2020 | Clearing, Liberating

Do these sound familiar? When helping my clients liberate themselves from mounds of possessions taking up space in their homes and offices, we inevitably get snagged by certain items. No matter how committed one is to getting rid of clutter, these are 5 common reasons...